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When she was 15 her father attacked her mother, and her mother shot him in self-defense. He died, but her mother was not charged in the incident.

First language is Afrikaans, English is spoken as her second language.

Appeared in the May 1999 issue of Playboy Magazine.

Became a fashion model at age 14.

Named one of "People" magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. (2000).

Turned down the female lead in Pearl Harbor (2001) to star alongside Keanu Reeves in Sweet November (2001).

Auditioned for the female lead in Showgirls (1995).

Dated Stephan Jenkins, lead singer of the band Third Eye Blind, from January 1998 to July 2001.

Was ranked 4th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan (2001).

Placed #1 on Beautiful People Internet Poll, narrowly beating Cameron Diaz in #2 and Kate Beckinsale in #3. The photo featured on the site was the famous 'Diving Board' photo.

Both her parents are Africans, born and raised in South Africa. However her father is of French descent and her mother of German descent.

Voted the 12th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.

Measurements: 36B-24-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Used hypnotherapy as an aid to quit smoking.

Was named after her father, whose name was Charles.

She gained 30 pounds to play Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003).

On the show, "Sunday Morning Shootout" (2003), it was revealed that her manager discovered her in a Hollywood bank after he witnessed her yelling at a bank teller for refusing to cash her check.

Won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Aileen Wuornos on what would have been Aileen's 48th birthday: 29 February 2004.

After winning her Oscar, she returned to great celebrations in her native South Africa, and she even met former South African President Nelson Mandela. When he praised her for putting their country on the map and gave her a hug, Theron broke into tears (she was guest of honor at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg on March 11th 2004).

She has been dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend since August 2001.

Has said her favorite actor is Tom Hanks.

In 2004, injured her neck while filming Aeon Flux (2005). Luckily, the injury wasn't serious enough to put her in the hospital, but it did shut down production for several weeks.

As a teenager in her native South Africa, she learned English by watching American TV.

At the 2005 Golden Globes she was sporting a new dark hair color. She is a now a member of the celebrities who have dyed their hair from blonde to brown, or black. They include, among others: Mary-Kate Olsen; Nicky Hilton; Mandy Moore; Renee Zellweger; Christina Aguilera, Melinda Messenger and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

She was the first person to sign on to be a presenter at the 77th Annual Academy Awards.

Second actress (the first was Kim Basinger) to win an Oscar after appearing naked in Playboy magazine.

Met fiancee Stuart Townsend on the set of Trapped (2002).

She is the second South African-born person to win an Academy Award. The South African-born cinematographer Ted Moore was the first. South African-born actor Basil Rathbone was the first South African-born actor to be nominated, followed by Cecil Kellaway. Theron was the first South African-born woman to win an Oscar.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (September 29, 2005).

Named #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was listed as a suggestion in the Worst Actress category for her performance in the film Æon Flux (2005). However, she failed to receive a nomination. (Had she gotten the nomination, she would have been the first person to be nominated for both Leading Actress awards at the Oscars, for North Country (2005), and the Razzies.)

Named #4 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005).

Studied acting with Ivana Chubbuck.

Named #15 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Dyed her hair black for Aeon Flux (2005).

Trained as a ballet dancer at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, and performed in both "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker". Her dancing career ended after a knee injury.

One of the first movies she ever went to see at the theater was Splash (1984). She confessed that after watching the movie, she felt jealous of Daryl Hannah and developed a crush on Tom Hanks. She even said to herself that she could have played the role of Madison better than Hannah.

Was the recipient of the German television award "Goldene Kamera" for best international actress and appeared also in the award show. The award is sponsored by the German television program "Harzu". [2006]

Shares the same background as actor Daniel Bonjour who also left South Africa as a teenage actor and traveled to Europe and then America. Both their parents are of European background. Also, both actors have found it easier to simply use an American accent in their work.

Chosen by Femme Fatales magazine as one of the "50 sexiest women on the planet". [February 2006]

Esquire magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive in 2007.

Entertainment Weekly predicted her Oscar win for Monster (2003) eleven months before she won it.

She earns $2 million per year endorsing Dior's J'Adore fragrance as well as $2.5 million per year endorsing Swiss Watch-maker, Raymond Weil.

At 16, she won a modeling competition to go to Milan and work on the catwalks and at 18, she won a scholarship to study ballet at the Joffrey School in New York. She turned to acting only because she injured both knees.

Mother's name is Gerda.

Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year for 2008.

Announced on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) that she is now a United States citizen (March 12, 2008).

Ranked #11 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Was considered for the role of Vickie Kittrie in Mercy (2000).

The Brazilian Job (2009) (announced) .... Stella Bridger

The Road (2008) (post-production) .... Wife

The Burning Plain (2008) .... Sylvia

Hancock (2008) .... Mary Embrey

Sleepwalking (2008) .... Joleen

Battle in Seattle (2007) .... Ella

In the Valley of Elah (2007) .... Det. Emily Sanders

Robot Chicken .... Daniel's Mom / ... (1 episode, 2006)

Arrested Development .... Rita (5 episodes, 2005)

Aeon Flux (2005) .... Aeon Flux

Aeon Flux (2005) (VG) (voice) .... Aeon Flux

North Country (2005) .... Josey Aimes

Head in the Clouds (2004) .... Gilda Bessé

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) .... Britt Ekland

Monster (2003) .... Aileen

The Italian Job (2003) .... Stella Bridger

Waking Up in Reno (2002) .... Candy Kirkendall

Trapped (2002) .... Karen Jennings

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) .... Laura Kensington

15 Minutes (2001) .... Rose Hearn

Sweet November (2001) .... Sara Deever

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) .... Adele Invergordon

Men of Honor (2000) .... Gwen Sunday

The Yards (2000) .... Erica Stoltz

Reindeer Games (2000) .... Ashley

The Cider House Rules (1999) .... Candy Kendall

The Astronaut's Wife (1999) .... Jillian Armacost

Mighty Joe Young (1998) .... Jill Young

Celebrity (1998) .... Supermodel

The Devil's Advocate (1997) .... Mary Ann Lomax

Trial and Error (1997) .... Billie Tyler

Hollywood Confidential (1997) (TV) .... Sally

That Thing You Do! (1996) .... Tina

2 Days in the Valley (1996) .... Helga Svelgen

Children of the Corn III (1995) (uncredited) .... Young Woman

Academy Awards, USA

2006 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: North Country (2005)

2004 Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Monster (2003)

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

1999 Nominated Saturn Award Best Supporting Actress for: Mighty Joe Young (1998)

BAFTA Awards

2006 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: North Country (2005)

2005 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Monster (2003)

Bambi Awards

2000 Won Bambi Shooting Star: Female

Berlin International Film Festival

2004 Won Silver Berlin Bear Best Actress for: Monster (2003) Tied with Catalina Sandino Moreno for Maria Full of Grace (2004).

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

2001 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Drama/Romance for: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

1998 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama for: The Devil's Advocate (1997)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

2006 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actress for: North Country (2005)

2004 Won Critics Choice Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Camerimage

2004 - Krzysztof Kieslowski Award

Central Ohio Film Critics Association

2004 Won COFCA Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

2004 Won CFCA Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

CineVegas International Film Festival

2007 Won Half-Life Award

Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

2004 Won DFWFCA Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Emmy Awards

2005 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)

GLAAD Media Awards

2006 - Vanguard Award

Golden Camera, Germany

2006 Won Golden Camera Film International

Golden Globes, USA

2006 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: North Country (2005)

2005 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)

2004 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for: Monster (2003)

Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA

2008 - Woman of the Year

Hollywood Film Festival

2005 Won Hollywood Film Award Actress of the Year

Independent Spirit Awards

2004 Won Independent Spirit Award Best Female Lead for: Monster (2003)

Best First Feature for: Monster (2003) Shared with: Patty Jenkins (director) Mark Damon (producer) Donald Kushner (producer) Clark Peterson (producer) Brad Wyman (producer)

Irish Film and Television Awards

2004 Nominated Audience Award Best International Actress for: Monster (2003)

Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards

2004 Won Sierra Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

London Critics Circle Film Awards

2005 Nominated ALFS Award Actress of the Year for: Monster (2003)

Los Angeles Film Festival

2006 - Spirit of Independence Award

MTV Movie Awards

2004 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Monster (2003)

Best Kiss for: Monster (2003) Shared with: Christina Ricci

National Board of Review, USA

2003 Won NBR Award Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for: Monster (2003)

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA

2004 Won NSFC Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Online Film Critics Society Awards

2004 Nominated OFCS Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Palm Springs International Film Festival

2006 - Desert Palm Achievement Award

People's Choice Awards, USA

2005 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Female Movie Star

Razzie Awards

2002 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Sweet November (2001)

San Francisco Film Critics Circle 2003 Won SFFCC Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Satellite Awards

2005 Nominated Satellite Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for: North Country (2005)

2004 Won Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for: Monster (2003)

2000 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama for: The Cider House Rules (1999)

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2006 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for: North Country (2005)

2005 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)

2004 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for: Monster (2003)

2000 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for: The Cider House Rules (1999) Shared with: Jane Alexander Erykah Badu Kathy Baker Michael Caine Kieran Culkin Delroy Lindo Tobey Maguire Kate Nelligan Paul Rudd

Teen Choice Awards

2000 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actress for: The Cider House Rules (1999)

Vancouver Film Critics Circle

2004 Won VFCC Award Best Actress for: Monster (2003)

Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

2005 Nominated WAFCA Award Best Actress for: North Country (2005)